Mango Margarita {+ giveaway!}

Another weekend deserves another cocktail don’t you think? Maybe it’s because I’ve had summer and Cinco de Mayo on the brain but I’ve been in a margarita mood lately. And so, per usual, I share my addiction with you all 🙂 I give you my Mango Margarita – it’s an absolute must!

I’ve made a lot of vodka and even rum concoctions in my day but tequila is a new one for me. Rather than messing with sweet and sour margarita mix (which is where most of those calories hide) I opted for some fun fruity flavors and my secret ingredient…

St Germain. I am a huge fan of this elderflower liqueur. Just about any time I see it on a cocktail menu that’s the drink I’ll go with. I had a tequila cocktail not long ago that had St Germain and I was amazed how well the flavors paired together. A little goes a long way with this so don’t get sticker shock – it’ll last you a long while.

Wondering about this pretty rim? Sugar you’re guessing? NOPE! *start whisper voice* It’s crushed freeze-dried mangos and strawberries! *end whisper voice* Brilliant right? Not only does this add a pop of color to your rim but it’s the perfect extra pop of flavor. Do one loop around the rim with a lemon slice and twist the rim around a plate of these goodies.

INGREDIENTS

• 2oz gold tequila
• 1/2oz St Germain
• 2oz mango nectar
• juice of 1/2 a lemon + 1 slice for garnish
• freeze-dried mango/strawberries for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Take lemon slice, cut small slit and go once around rim.
2. Crush mangos and strawberries into a dust.
3. Dip rim once around in mixture, set to the side.
4. Combine tequila, St Germain & mango with ice in a shaker and do your best cocktail shake.
5. Pour into prepared glass.

You can even sprinkle some in for some extra festive fun. Cheers to it being FriYay! And on that note, I have a very special giveaway going on today on Instagram!  Pop on over to see what it’s all about…pssst…it has a little something to do with the pic to the right here 🙂 It’s for today only so don’t delay! Winner will be announced on Instagram Monday, 4/18.

 

 

– Margarita Glasses: Tuesday Morning –